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BMTA gets nod to seek loans despite mounting debt

The Bangkok Mass Transit Authority (BMTA) has been given the green light to seek loans worth 7.5 billion baht to ensure its liquidity remains at an acceptable level, deputy government spokeswoman Traisuree Taisaranakul says.

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Cabinet signs off on B3.22bn port deal

The cabinet has approved a public-private partnership deal worth 3.22 billion baht to manage the Map Ta Phut Industrial Port in Rayong province.

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Easier terms eyed for loan guarantees

The Finance Ministry and the Bank of Thailand are considering looser terms for loan guarantees for the central bank's soft loan scheme, aiming for easier access for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), says a ministry source who requested anonymity.

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TCG seeks green light for PGS10

The state-owned Thai Credit Guarantee Corporation (TCG) has requested the Finance Ministry endorse its plan to launch Port Guarantee Scheme 10 (PGS10), with the aim of helping small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) access its loan guarantee on a lower cost basis, said TCG president Sittikorn Direksoonthorn.

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State backs makers of devices for elderly

The Finance Ministry is seeking ways to reduce the production cost for local manufacturers of medical equipment and devices for the elderly, says Minister Arkhom Termpittayapaisith.

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Ministry upbeat on baht rebound

The Finance Ministry expects the baht's value to rebound in the second half this year, in line with the anticipated narrowing of the current account deficit, says a ministry source who requested anonymity.

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Finance Ministry asks banks to explore fintech partnership, co-lending opportunities

The sources said banks were asked to expedite non-performing assets (NPAs) resolution and focus on the recovery of bad loans

The Hindu

Land windfall tax law to be resurrected

The Finance Ministry plans to dust off the land windfall tax law as part of the country's reform of its tax system, says Krisada Chinavicharana, the permanent finance secretary.

Bangkok Post

UAE to Hold Second Auction of Dirham T-Bonds Worth $408Mln

The UAE Finance Ministry said Saturday that a second auction of federal treasury bonds (T-Bonds) would be held on June 20. The auction size will be AED1.5 billion ($408 million) distributed over two tranches: a two-year tranche valued at AED 750 million and a three-year tranche valued at AED750 million…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Govt asks employees to opt for lowest air fare, book tickets 21-days before travel

NEW DELHI: The Finance Ministry has asked government employees to opt for 'cheapest fare available' on their entitled travel class and book air tickets at least three weeks prior to their date of travel for tours and LTC, as it looks to cut down on unnecessary expenditure.

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Mum-of-22 admits life is 'hard' taking care of kids after millionaire husband's arrest

Russian mother Cristina Ozturk lived with her hotel owner husband Galip Ozturk in the coastal city of Batumi, Georgia, before his arrest during a special forces op on May 31

Daily Mirror

Finance Ministry promises share sales tax soon

The Finance Ministry plans to propose to the cabinet the implementation of a financial transaction tax on individual stock investors soon, says Finance Minister Arkhom Termpittayapaisith.

Bangkok Post

FPO expects rising government revenue

The Finance Ministry's projection of higher government revenue in fiscal 2023 is in line with the economic recovery, says Fiscal Policy Office director-general Pornchai Thiraveja.

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Japan agrees B13bn loan

The Royal Gazette has published the Finance Ministry's announcement involving a loan agreement worth 50 billion yen (13.2 billion baht) with the Japan International Cooperation Agency (Jica) to bolster the nation's Covid-19 emergency response.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Palestinian Authority to Pay ‘Partial Wages’ to Most Employees

The Palestinian Authority announced on Tuesday it would pay partial salaries to most of its employees after Israel transferred some revenues it collects on the Palestinians’ behalf, officials said. A week into June, the Palestinian Finance Ministry said employees will receive 80% of their salaries on Tuesday. It has been…

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China to Sell $3.46 Billion of Treasury Bonds in Hong Kong

Borrowings will top last year’s total and mark the 14th straight year for the Finance Ministry to raise funds in Hong Kong

Bangkok Post

Ministry to mull delay of land and building tax collection

The Finance Ministry is considering the private sector's proposal to delay and reduce collection of the land and building tax because businesses are struggling with the double whammy of the impact of the pandemic and the Russia-Ukraine war, says minister Arkhom Termpittayapaisith.

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Cabinet okays extension of hotel subsidy scheme

The cabinet has acknowledged the extension of the fourth phase of the "We Travel Together" hotel subsidy scheme to assist the tourism sector.

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Finance Ministry delays stock transaction tax

The Finance Ministry will postpone enacting a financial transaction tax on individual stock investors this year until economic conditions are more favourable, says Finance Minister Arkhom Termpittayapaisith.

Tribune News Service

US Treasury set to push Russia closer to default

The U.S. Treasury Department is expected to tighten sanctions this week on Russia, threatening about $1 billion owed to bondholders for the rest of this year and putting the country once again on the edge of default.

Bangkok Post

TDX preps trading services for digital tokens

Thai Digital Assets Exchange (TDX), a subsidiary of the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET), is set to launch trading services for investment and utility tokens in the third quarter after receiving a licence from the Finance Ministry on March 25.

The Hindu

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Supreme Court verdict won’t alter GST regime: Finance Ministry

Kerala, Tamil Nadu hail Supreme Court ruling for safeguarding States’ rights

Asharq Al-Awsat

Saudi Arabia’s PIF Acquires Stakes in Nintendo

Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF) has taken a 5.01% stake in Nintendo Co, as the sovereign wealth fund increases its exposure to the Japanese video gaming industry. The investment in the Kyoto-based group company was made for investment purposes, according to a filing to Japan’s Finance Ministry, making the…

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